Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Round trip from QQ22+22X Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience a walking safari through Arusha National Park's forest with an armed ranger
  • 02 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its immense herds of elephants and diverse birdlife
  • 03 Look out for the seasonal migration of wildebeest across the vast plains of Serengeti National Park
  • 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, Africa's "Garden of Eden," with a chance to spot the Big 5 in one day
  • 05 Discover Lake Manyara's striking Rift Valley scenery, rich birdlife, and tree-climbing lions

Explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit on a 6-day safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Discover diverse topography and wildlife, from Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater to Tarangire's savannah plains and immense herds of elephants. Experience game drives across the Serengeti's endless plains, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing, and end at Lake Manyara, known for its striking vistas, rich birdlife, and tree-climbing lions.

Explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit on a 6-day safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

  • Tourist(s) will commence the Northern Circuit Safari by traveling to Arusha National Park. The game drive will travel along the shores of Momella Lakes and through the bronzed bush where the Ngurdoto Crater buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles reside throughout the year. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha, but there is a chance of spotting them. Renowned for flawless memories, the Northern Circuit Safari offers more than the most exquisite game drives.
  • You will have a walking safari in the forest. The stroll is a chance to feel the sensation of Africa's vibrant pulse through the soles of your feet and experience the bush at its core. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk. He will guide you through the luscious forest up to the crystal waterfall and lead you to the area for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. After late afternoon, proceed back to Arusha.

Accommodation
Public campsite/ Tented campsite/ Lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included)

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Safari

  • Soon after breakfast, you will continue to the beautiful scenic park, a haven with diverse bird species - Tarangire National Park. The African elephant is the largest mammal on land, and the herds in the park area are remarkable. Tarangire wildlife includes elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons. We will drive to Mto wa Mbu and arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay. The Northern Circuit safari, indeed, is a memorable one.

Accommodation: Public campsite/ Tented campsite/ Lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included)

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • You will continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. It contains the world's largest concentration of wildlife, including zebra, gazelles, lions, wildebeest, elephants, and giraffes. The seasonal migration of the masses of wildebeest is a magnificent sight. Serengeti means "The Land that Moves on Forever," and the splendid plains of savannah validate this. We will stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), and then the game drive will journey further into the park. Once the game drive is over, we will proceed to the Serengeti, where a delicious dinner and overnight stay will be provided.

Accommodation: Public campsite/ Tented campsite/ Lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included)

4
Day 04

Early Morning Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Rim

  • On this day, our early morning game drive is exhilarating. The calls of the animals are clear, and the scents of the crisp air linger. Tracks left by predators on the prowl are untouched and could lead us to their den. The splendid rays of orange, pink, and purple emerge on the horizon as the birds' melodies begin to harmonize. The park is home to leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elands, wild dogs, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and various antelope. A delicious lunch will be served at the park. In the afternoon, we will drive you to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Accommodation: Selection of clients, Public campsite/ Tented campsite/ Lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included)

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Lake Manyara

  • On this fifth day, we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning. We will have a delicious picnic lunch and go on a game drive. A large amount of wildlife, as well as the fauna and flora, are traits that contribute towards the title of Africa's Garden of Eden. Due to its tall structure, few animals migrate in and out of the crater, so there is a big chance of seeing every member of the Big 5 in one day. You could also encounter vultures, zebra, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts flamingos, geese, and storks. Our dedicated, skilled, and experienced guides will ensure you discover all the glorious wonders of nature on your tour. Explore Ngorongoro, then we will drive to Lake Manyara, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Clients select Public campsites/ Tented campsites/ Lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included)

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • On this day tour, more attractive treats are in store for you. Extending for miles along the emerald base of the gold-flecked Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park can only be described as an array of vistas. Giraffes that are so dark in colouration they appear to be black from a distance, and the tree-climbing lions roam the savannah plains. Monkeys climb to the canopies of the forest whilst the hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake. Lake Manyara has over four hundred species and is a birdwatcher's delight and attraction. Discover some of the wildlife, including buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, klipspringer, and bushbuck. A lovely picnic lunch will be served in the park, and after the game drive, we will drive back to Arusha.
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from QQ22+22X 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Campsites / Lodge
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • 1.5 L bottle of drinking water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
QQ22+22X, Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
QQ22+22X, Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in QQ22+22X.

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